BODY LOWER BACK PANEL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
Symbol Meaning

Remove Weld Points

Remove Weld Points
Roughly cut open the panel so that the adhesive can be reached. Cut through the adhesive with a cut chisel to remove the panel.
Tip:In cases where the adhesive cannot be removed with a cut chisel, heat the adhesive with an industrial heater gun or gas burner taking care not to cause panel deformation by overheating.

Adhesive
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LH Side
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RH Side
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INSTALLATION
Symbol Meaning

Plug Weld

Plug Weld
Inspect the fitting of the related parts around the new parts before welding. This affects the appearance of the finish.
Temporarily install the new parts and measure each part of the new parts in accordance with the body dimension diagram. (See the body dimensions)
Apply adhesive (3MTM AutomixTM Panel Bonding Adhesive #8115).
Tip:Apply a light coat of adhesive around the plug welding points.
Apply enough adhesive to the panels.

Adhesive
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BODY LOWER BACK PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
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LH Side
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w/ Blind Spot Monitor System
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BODY LOWER BACK REINFORCEMENT PLATE
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RH Side
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w/ Blind Spot Monitor System
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BODY LOWER BACK REINFORCEMENT PLATE
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After welding, apply body sealer and undercoating to the corresponding parts. (See the painting/coating)
After applying the top coat, apply anti-rust agent to the internal panel portion of the closed section structural weld points.